Facebook-owned Oculus is planning to release a cheaper VR headset that in 2018, according to a new report from Bloomberg. The standalone VR headset that will not require a dedicated PC to function is expected to cost $200. Continue reading “Oculus is tipped to announce $200 standalone VR headset for 2018”
Warner Bros. Pictures, in partnership with Microsoft, Intel and Dell, last week released Save Every Breath: The Dunkirk VR Experience 360-degree short film across multiple virtual reality platform ahead of the release of the movie on on July 21, 2017. Today Google in collaboration with Warner Bros, the Google Chrome VR team, Jam3, and Google Zoo released Dunkirk WebVR game for Chrome. You can play with a friend or with players around the world to experience the battle as either of two soldiers, both trying to survive. Continue reading “Dunkirk WebVR game for Chrome, VR experience for major VR platforms, YouTube 360 released”
Sony Pictures Virtual Reality has announced Spider-Man: Homecoming VR, multi-platform promotional VR experience. “Guided by the helpful artificial intelligence unit built into the new Spider-Man suit, Spider-Man: Homecoming VR offers players the chance to suit up as Spider-Man, hone their web-shooting skills, and sling high above New York City in pursuit of the Vulture,” said the company. Continue reading “Spider-Man: Homecoming VR experience coming to major VR platforms on June 30”
Google is expected to show off a new VR headset at the I/O conference today, according to a latest report from the Variety. The next generation VR headset will be standalone device which means it will not require a phone or a PC to run VR games and experiences, said the report. Continue reading “Google expected to unveil new standalone VR headset at I/O 2017”
Microsoft has announced pre-order for Acer and HP Windows Mixed Reality Dev Kits at the ongoing Build 2017 conference. The virtual reality headsets from HP and Acer can be found in the Microsoft Store. Continue reading “Acer and HP Windows Mixed Reality Dev Kits are now up for preorder”
Google has acquired Owlchemy Labs, the developer behind a number of acclaimed PC and console VR games like Job Simulator and Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. Continue reading “Google acquires Owlchemy Labs VR game studio”
Samsung announced its first Gear VR headset with controller powered by Oculus at its Mobile World Congress press conference in Barcelona. Today, at its Galaxy S8 unpacked event, the company has announced the pricing and the availability details of the product.
The new Samsung Gear VR will be available from April 21st and the device will cost you $129 in the United States. If you already own a Gear VR then you can get the controller separately for $39. Continue reading “Samsung’s new Gear VR and controller will go on sale on April 21, priced at $129”
Samsung has announced its first Gear VR headset with controller powered by Oculus at its Mobile World Congress press conference in Barcelona. It’s safe to assume that the new virtual reality product will not only make it easier to consume VR content but will also expand the ecosystem.
The new Gear VR controller features an ergonomic, curved design, which offers one-hand control and users can have better interaction. Continue reading “Samsung announces new Gear VR with Controller”
Samsung could include a dedicated controller with its next generation Gear VR. Popular tipster and editor at WinFuture, Roland Quandt says that Samsung is currently working on the SM-R234 Gear VR headset that will feature a new front cover to house the Galaxy S8.
Continue reading “Samsung’s next Gear VR might come with a controller”
HTC is working on a mobile VR headset that will be launched by the end of this year, according to HTC CFO Chia-lin Chang who told Cnet. The mobile VR headset will be compatible with company’s new top-end smartphone, the U Ultra. Continue reading “HTC said to be launching mobile VR headset in 2017”
Google has announced that Chrome browser is getting support for VR. The move comes with an aim to bring VR content to everyone. Users with Daydream compatible Android devices can now view virtual reality (VR) content in the Chrome app.
Continue reading “Google Chrome now supports VR”
HTC is expected to introduce second generation Vive VR headset at upcoming CES 2017, according to a latest report from Central News Agency (CNA). The latest report comes after its was tipped that HTC was working on Vive 2.
Continue reading “HTC might unveil wireless Vive 2 VR headset at CES 2017”
Samsung is working on a new Gear VR and Augmented Reality (AR) headset. Samsung vice president Sung-Hoon Hong revealed company’s plan at the Virtual Reality Summit in San Diego . Continue reading “Samsung is working on new Gear VR, AR headset”
Brendan Iribe, co-founder of Oculus has stepped down as a CEO of the company in an attempt to split it into mobile and PC-based VR division. Continue reading “Oculus VR CEO Brendan Iribe steps down to lead PC-based division”
HTC unveiled its VR headset dubbed as Vive a few months back. While the HTC isn’t doing well in smartphone sales, it is now focusing more on VR content and even launched its own VR-developing unit called Vive studios. Continue reading “HTC launches its own app studio and VR game”
